The former EastEnders actress shared a snap of the pair together showing off her huge engagement ring on Instagram, saying: 'My gorgeous John completely surprised me on Christmas Day and asked me to marry him!

'After waiting to tell our family when we got home we then had a few days just grinning at each other!! Im so very happy to share our lovely news with you.

'Happy 2019 it's going to be quite a year and I'm going to embrace every minute of it. All you need is love. Love is all you need.'

John also shared a picture of a delighted looking Lisa standing by a swimming pool, writing: 'And she said YES !! Bloody love my Lisa .. Have put a ring on it.'